THE ROLE OF THE NURS IN CARE FOR CHRONIC RENAL PATIENTS

Abstract

The main causes of admission to the Intensive Care Unit include kidney disorders such as acute kidney injury (AKI) or chronic kidney disease (CKD). Thus, DRA is considered a pathology with reversible loss of kidney function with an increase in the level of urea and creatinine in the blood and CKD consists of a progressive, slow and irreversible loss of kidney function, losing filtration capacity. In recent years, the incidence of patients with CKD and acute causes has increased. Nursing intervention is necessary, providing adequate and quality care, contributing to reducing the high rates of morbidity and mortality associated with the pathology. The general objective of the study is to understand the main nursing interventions for patients with kidney disease in the intensive care unit (ICU). The study addresses a bibliographic and integrative review. Data collection was carried out through the database on the Virtual Health Library (VHL) portal, Google Scholar, Scientific Electronic Library On line (SciELO) and Google Scholar. Caring for nephrotic patients represents a major challenge for ICU nurses due to the need for attention and early intervention in complications related to the disease and treatment. Therefore, the nurse assisting this patient is essential for the early detection of clinical changes, monitoring and intervention of clinical changes, ensuring the quality of care provided. It is concluded, therefore, that the nurse's intervention and diagnosis are particularly important, providing specific and systematic care plans.